Medical Technologist

Job Summary

The Medical Technologist (MT)/Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) utilizes skills and training to perform tests of samples of blood, urine, and other body fluids to obtain information utilized in diagnosis and evaluation of patient medical status. Supervises the Medical Lab Technician (MLT). Participates in Performance Improvement activities to assure continuous Quality Improvement. Maintains appropriate awareness when dealing with patients, visitors, co-workers, and all other customers. Promotes a supportive, team-work oriented environment. Fulfills departmental responsibilities with the long-range plan, mission, vision, and values of Parkridge Medical Center.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college/university in a chemical/physical/biological or other life science and relevant generalist clinical laboratory experience within the last five years, OR
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college/university in laboratory medical technology, with clinical rotation

Benefits

Parkridge Medical Center offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career, and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health, and telemedicine services
• Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services
• Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage, and leaves of absence
• Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support, and financial wellbeing counseling
• Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships, and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing

Pay

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Schedule

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Benefits

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Skills

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Communities & Impact

Parkridge Medical Center is a 270+ bed hospital located near downtown Chattanooga. We offer comprehensive diagnostic, medical, and surgical services, including cardiovascular surgery and cancer treatment. Services include intensive care, orthopedic and spine surgery, and rehabilitation. The facility features a state-of-the-art neurosurgery program and access to OB-GYN services and a level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU). We also provide behavioral health treatment centers for children and adults. "Bricks and mortar do not make a hospital. People do." - Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr., HCA Healthcare Co-Founder.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.